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YA08 NNF

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,946 mi
Last recorded76,946 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 NNF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 76,946 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 68,805 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 66,267 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 62,620 miles

Parking brake has only just met the required efficiency - 18%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 57,258 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 55,580 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 54,058 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 50,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 48,663 miles

PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFICIENCY - 17 %

Fail 15 May 2018 48,663 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFICIENCY - 17 %

Pass 2 May 2017 45,472 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 41,562 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 38,848 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 34,280 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2013 30,331 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 27,053 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 27,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,092 miles

Both rear tyres close to lgal limit.

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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YA08 NNF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 78,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA08 NNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YA08 NNF registered?

YA08 NNF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is YA08 NNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 NNF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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